Manual Table Of Contents
- Design Philosophy
- Quick Start
- Location Details
- Settings
- Components
- Additional Information
- Advanced
Overview
GeoLog now supports Anchor Location Sorting, a powerful new planning tool for photographers and location scouts. Users can choose between sorting locations by their current GPS position or a fixed anchor point, enabling more intentional workflows when revisiting known areas or planning shoots from afar.
This update also introduces a 30-minute debounce for automatic resorting, optimizing battery life and reducing UI churn while walking or driving.
🔀 Sorting Modes
🟡 Nearby Locations (Current GPS)
- Locations are sorted by the user’s live GPS position.
- The list automatically refreshes every 30 minutes.
- Users can pull-to-refresh to trigger an immediate GPS update and resort.
- Ideal for in-field exploration and spontaneous scouting.
⚓ Anchored Locations (Fixed Point)
- Locations are sorted relative to a user-defined anchor point.
- The anchor remains active until changed or the app is restarted.
- Users can set the anchor via:
- Long-press on the map
- Pasting GPS coordinates (via Copy GPS button)
- Entering an address manually
- Perfect for pre-planning shoots or organizing locations around a known base.
🧠 Debounce Logic
Why It Matters
Continuous resorting based on live GPS can drain battery and clutter the UI—especially when moving frequently. GeoLog now applies a 30-minute debounce to HomeView sorting:
- ✅ GPS data is still updated continuously (every meter)
- ✅ CameraView embeds real-time GPS into EXIF metadata
- ⏱️ HomeView only re-sorts every 30 minutes, unless manually refreshed
This ensures accurate photo metadata while keeping the UI lean and battery-friendly.
Feature Breakdown
⚓ Anchor Sorting | Sort locations by a fixed point
🗺️ Map Gestures | Long-press to set anchor
🏠 Home Tab Toggle | Switch between GPS and Anchor
⏱️ Debounced Resorting | 30-minute refresh interval
📱 iPad Layout | Optimized split view
📸 Real-time GPS | Always accurate photo metadata